Health and health related issues, everything medical for you guys and girls out there

June 2014

06/18/2014

Do you want to have a trimmer body with minimal effort? Then the innovative procedure called Smart Lipo is your best option. It is one of the most popular, effective, and fast solution to reduce excess fat and firm loose skin. Using a small cannula to introduce a single laser fiber into the body, the procedure can virtually melt stubborn fat deposits and tone the body into the shape that you have always wanted.

Benefits of Smart Lipo

Smart Lipo can also tighten your skin and eliminate sagginess, giving your skin a youthful glow and firmness. It is probably the best type of liposuction procedure because it a less invasive procedure offering effective results and minimal downtime. Generally, the procedure takes a short recovery time, allowing you to return to your normal activities and routine, in just a day or two.

Using the latest in laser technology, the procedure does not result to the looseness of the skin, commonly experienced with traditional liposuction. It can be used to treat smaller areas below your chin or combined with liposuction to eliminate fats in larger areas such as the flanks, thighs, and abdomen.

The entire process of Smart Lipo can be completed within an hour or less. It can be performed on the targeted areas under local anesthesia. Unlike other liposuction procedure, it is less invasive as you doctor will insert only a tiny probe to direct the low-energy laser fiber directly into the fat deposits of the targeted area of your body. The use of low energy laser fiber ensures that the procedure is virtually painless, with very minimal scarring.

Common Risks

Smart Lipo can improve your looks and reverse the effects of aging. It is also effective in eliminating unwanted fats that do not respond to regular exercise and dieting. Although Smart Lipo is generally developed to treat small, localized areas and remove as much as eight pounds of unwanted fats. Whenever necessary, your doctor can perform the procedure along with traditional liposuction in order to achieve optimum benefits.

While no type of surgery is virtually risk free, this procedure is trusted by many being one of the safest cosmetic procedures. You will experience only very minimal post-operative discomfort can last only up to two days. The common discomforts associated with this less invasive surgery are bruising and swelling of the areas where the cannula is inserted. Although extremely rare, there is a small risk of infection after the procedure. In order to minimize this possibility, you need to find a reputable doctor.

What to expect

If you want to undergo the procedure, you may need to take at least a couple days off from work. During this period, you should refrain from doing any strenuous activity, take enough rest, and consume low sodium diet. You can see visible results immediately after the surgery, although the best results of the procedure can be experienced after a few months.

You may get in touch with a doctor from http://www.smartlipo.com/ to find out if you are a good candidate. Their team of well-trained doctors can tell you more about the procedure and evaluate if it is the best solution for you. Moreover, your doctor can help you understand the benefits and risks, and help you develop realistic expectations, to be able to appreciate the final results.

06/17/2014

In a very stressful world we live in, we yearn for something that will take the stress away and give us relaxation and peace. Many find that in just one place, the massage parlor. Getting a massage is a very rewarding and uplifting experience that one can have to relieve themselves of the stress and worries of the everyday hustle and bustle.

But getting a massage is not as fun as it used to be, you often have to have an appointment and it often costs a lot more than a pretty smile. Getting a massage these days is almost like a medical procedure. Sure, massages are very soothing and even therapeutic for some but there has to be a better way. And yes, there is.

Getting your own massage chair is the best alternative if you have such a busy work schedule because it allows you to get a massage everyday if you want and might I add, you can enjoy it in the comfort of your own home. It’s like having your own masseuse at your beckon call 24/7.

Now, electric massage chairs are not the most affordable of “luxury items” in the market and yes, it is considered by most still as a luxury item. A top of the line massage chair costs north of $5000 and it is quite an investment. The truth of it being worth it lies on its functions, features and of course, price. So here are a few of electric massage chairs that packs quite a wallop and is south of $1500 which makes them quite affordable to most people who do want one.

Beautyhealth BC-07D Shiatsu Recliner

This chair has a lot of features going for it. It has manual of automated modes of operation with automatic having 24 types of massages and 6 pre-programmed massages (HealthCare, Relax, Fatigue, Physical Therapy, Awake and Prescription) with massages lasting from 8 to 35 minutes. The manual option features rollers that you can control (speed, type of massage, strength, width of the massage, vibrators, airbags, etc.) The BC-07D does have quite a feature list that I cannot include all of them here. Check its complete feature list online and you will realize just how much value for your hard-earned dollar this massage chair brings.

Comfort Products 60-0582 Massage Recliner Chair

The Comfort Products 60-0582 Massage Recliner Chair pushes the word control to a higher level while managing to keep the massage chair’s price south of $500. Ten massage motors that can be controlled through a remote control along with heated lumbar area which is great for people with back pains or injuries are just some of its features. You can also choose from different massage modes and levels of intensity using the same controller. It’s a simple yet effective approach for a low-cost massage chair.

Relaxzen 60-42511 Leisure Massage Chair

The Relaxzen 60-42511 leisure massage chair has eight vibrator motors that soothes and relaxes your calves all the way to your upper back. It also has nine programs which includes a “random” mode that massages the whole body. This recliner massahe chair also gives the user the power to choose from five intensity levels so you get to hit a body part as hard as you want. It’s like saying “harder” only this time, your fingers are the ones doing the talking.

Comfort Vantin Deluxe Massage Recliner

This recliner massage chair has eight vibration motors that hits your calves, thighs, back and legs. It also has five pre-programmed massages and three intensity levels which can be controlled through a handy remote. The fact that this beautiful Comfort Vantin Deluxe Massage Recliner is still south of $500 is quite amazing and is a great buy for anyone who wants a great and relaxing time at home without breaking the bank.

There you go, just a few of the electric massage chairs that are getting great feedbacks from their users. Massage chairs have shown in the recent past that they are an investment but is definitely worth it. Relaxation is one of those things that even when the cost kisses the sky, we are still willing to fork out the dough because we need it to stay focused.

Without being able to relax, sooner or later, we burn out and start failing. Yes, massage chairs are still considered as a luxury item reserved only for the upper class but things have changed. We can now get the kind of relaxation that we need and want at the comfort of our homes for a lot less than most out there. It’s is a matter of need and want and if you do not need a laundry list of features on your massage chairs, then the ones featured here will do just great.

06/15/2014

Whenever I see someone complaining about their weight problem I really feel for them, as I was in the same situation a few years ago. But that has now changed and it can be super simple and fast if you know what to do.

There is no secret to losing weight and staying healthy however. No special machine can help you get six pack abs but if you follow a good diet for a while and exercise correctly then you might get in love with the fast results and want more.

This is how it happened for me and I must say that from that moment I kept having a healthy life, training regularly and enjoying eating healthy most of the times. Even now I do this diet from time to time to cleanse my body of toxins and feel better and lighter.

The GM diet is the diet that worked. As simple as that. Not only it did wonders as much as weight loss goes but it also helped me fill much better and full of energy. In case you want to find out more about the General Motors diet please check here the diet plan.

This diet is only for a week but the results are fantastic. I’ve seen brides using this before their wedding to help them look slimmer and it worked wonders. It is a great quick fix for some weight loss that can be really seen and it will motivate you for the future.

The cleansing part of the diet can even be taken separately as I have done. The cleansing process is only for 3 days in which you eat either only fruits with the exception of bananas or vegetables and this can not only help you lose weight but rather improve your overall health and mental focus.

Even my skin got a nice glow after finishing the diet, so you can know something good is happening inside your body at that time.

As much as cardio exercise goes, it can never be enough for me, as I find it one of the most satisfying and rewarding exercising routines available. This is a real caloric burner if done right and it does not matter what type of cardio you do, even if it is swimming, bicycle riding or HIIT, it will burn calories and it will help you feel great at the end of it. More weight lost, better heart condition and a happy mood after for relaxation purposes. Never be afraid to try new things and always take care of your health by doing sports, that’s my everlasting life philosophy.

06/02/2014

“Shin Splints” is a common term used by health care practitioners in explaining various types of common exercise-related problems in the lower leg area. It is referred to as Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome or Lateral Tibial Stress Syndrome among medical circles. In general, the term "shin splints" refers to pain along the shin area but the pain can also be felt anywhere in the region among the knees and the ankles. The signs and symptoms of shin splints characteristically develop after strenuous physical activity affecting the shin area. Though commonly related to walking and running, most dynamic sports can bring forth shin splints and trigger the pain and discomfort. There are several treatments for shin splints, but they might require time depending on the severity of the injury.

Symptoms are commonly defined as a deviation from the usual function or sensation that is noticed by the patient. Such deviations from normalcy might be indicative of the presence of sickness or abnormality. With that being said, shin splints symptoms include pain in the lower leg area particularly in the front, numbness and weakness. The pain may also vary accordingly depending on the actual muscle being affected. The pain and discomfort usually persists during the actual activity itself that is affecting the shin area. Other patients experience constant pain while some experience it after the activity. The numbness and weakness is usually rooted in the compression of blood vessels and nerves.

Visible signs of shin splints include the tenderness of the inner part of the lower leg as well as the swelling of this area. These have been brought about by the injured muscle tissues as well as the tibia.

Shin splints have been directly attributed to congesting the lower leg with one’s body weight. This is due to assorted irregularities in our running biomechanics brought about by various factors. The factors that trigger the signs and symptoms of shin splints include the following:

High-Impact Activities

Continuous exposure of our leg bones, leg muscles, tendons and ligaments to high impact activities will promote wear and tear and could amount to future health problems including shin splints. The frequency of this type of activity is also a contributing factor.

Incorrect Running Technique

These include incorrect position of the foot upon impact to the ground, uneven weight distribution during running or workouts, and improper pacing of one’s workout. Incorrect foot position and uneven weight distribution give undue stress to certain parts of the leg that might trigger shin splints while undue increase in the intensity of one’s training session proves to be an unhealthy practice that can increase the risk of injury as well as promote the development of shin splints and its symptoms.

Improper Footwear

Having correct footwear is essential to workouts, running, or any other sports activity. There are shoes specifically made for football, tennis, soccer and other sports. These shoes have been designed to tackle specific issues concerning each different activity and are made to provide adequate traction, correct posture, and absorb impact. Using improper shoes can result to incorrect posture and uneven weight distribution thereby introducing stress to the legs that could trigger shin splints’ symptoms.

Flat Feet

“Flat Feet” is a minor deformity that very much boosts the risk factor of having shin splints by unevenly distributing pressure in the lower leg area. This can be corrected by using orthotic devices like arch supports.

All of these factors contribute to an increase in the level of stress being exerted in the leg area. This sudden increase in the force or occurrence of activity intensity may exert too much stress and may fatigue the leg muscles too fast to appropriately help take up shock wherein the tibia will be forced to absorb most of this residual shock.

The location of the signs and symptoms of shin splints indicate which part of your leg muscle structure is being affected. When the pain is in the front area of the leg then it is most probable that the patient is suffering from Anterior Shin Splints. The pain exhibits itself rather strongly when the patient lifts his/her toes. In the case of Posterior Shin Splints the pain exhibits itself on the inside edge of the shin bone. In the case of Exertional Compartment Syndrome, pain persists in the outside area of the tibia. The stress reaching the tibia is attributed to be the cause of the onset of shin splints and its symptoms.

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